Dream Symbols...


and their meaning in American Indian Cosmology

Toadstool - if in a dream you see a toadstool or one becomes significant to you in your dream, this could be a symbol of the power of compassion. If the toadstool was standing upright, it has spiritual significance. When leaning with a broken stem, it represents a situation where compassion has been overlooked. Very often a toadstool can serve as a symbol of a reminder of a talent that needs to be revitalized or more fully developed.

Bee - to dream of a bee is to see a symbol of an industrious, selfless, individual who can deal with great success and a wide range of activities.

Bird - sitting in a tree would represent one who has high ideals, who finds places and positions of trust and integrity.

Rabbit - looking towards the west with one eye shut, this indicates a disregard for the future. If the ears are upright, that represents intense listening. If the mouth is closed, that reveals a person with a sense of knowing when to speak. If there is a sparkle in the eyes this suggests good health. The symbol of the rabbit means that a person is always ready to handle sudden challenges, but sometimes tends to act before evaluating the challenge.

Turtle - a symbol of peace. Whenever a turtle is challenged, he prefers to draw within, to become silent. If you dream of a turtle, that could be a person who is stubborn and who often is misunderstood or who feels misunderstood.

Horse - to dream of a horse is to see an honest worker, a faithful strong and healthy person. If the horse should look tired, then you are seeing someone who should be trying to revitalize its creator capacities.

Cat - to frequently dream of a cat is to dream of suspicion and it may even be a sign of anger. A cat represents a person who is trying to be calm, but whose intensity is capable of shattering tranquillity at any time. The symbol of a cat is generally not conducive to constructive thinking.

Mountains - may represent lofty ideals on two levels of awareness. If there are alot of clouds surrounding the mountains, it may indicate that certain ideals may not be on a permanent foundation.

Bear - generally represents a family centered individual, a devoted lover, someone who has great silent strength.

Snake - is a symbol of wisdom. A snake attacks only when it is provoked or challenged. to dream of a snake in connection with a particular individual would tell you that that person has the ability to develop their inner-knowing and inner-wisdom.

Duck or Goose - is to see a symbol of one who is a friend to all creatures.

Dog - faithfulness, devotion, always available when truly needed.

Seagull - a coming voyage. Flying high is to be expressing self-satisfaction.

Fish - colorful with long luxurious fins is to dream of a person or a thing that may have too many frills to constitute a truly meaningful and worthwhile experience or to become trusted.

Mouse - potential to expand your awareness. The mouse also suggests that it is time to get into things that have been unused and to make better us of possessions or ideas that have been stored away.

Hawk - represents benevolence. An individual with a strong desire to be useful and help others.

Snail - indicated that one is sticking steadfastly to one's routine. Depending on the size of the snail, it may represent that the routine is becoming burdensome. The snail often represents creative ideas that will come to fruition.

Butterfly - peace and conditions moving at a steady pace, especially after a recent change.

Water Lily - the coming of great pomp and glamour.

Feather - the strength to bring support and good will from higher intelligences.

Chirping Bird - is to note that you will soon be the recipient of good news. An event, an occurrence or the visitation of an individual. Great joy.

Buffalo - is to see a symbol of great force and strength.

Prehistoric Creature - you are about to bring forth new ideas from the old.


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